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Dodge Viper stretches out on the Nürburgring: Autoweek TV

Also in this episode: New models from Bugatti and Bentley head for the Geneva motor show and a new crash-test dummy will help make cars safer for young children.

TRANSCRIPT

-- Bentley and Bugatti are looking buff for Geneva.

-- And NHTSA has come up with a special crash-test dummy.

All of that plus video of a Dodge Viper ACR-X on the Nürburgring. You gotta stick around for that one.

It's Thursday. I'm Greg and this is Autoweek TV. Let's make it happen.

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We're going to jump right in with news out of Bugatti. A new version of the Veyron Grand Sport called the Vitesse will be revealed at the Geneva motor show. That's coming up in March. This Bugatti packs 1,200 hp and is an open-top rocket that fires on 16 cylinders. We'll have more details for you at the show.

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Speaking of Geneva, Bentley is showing an even sportier version of the Mulsanne. This car is already loaded, and now it's getting 21-inch wheels, a unique suspension setting, "Flying B" wing vents and a diamond-quilted interior. Sounds pretty good, right? It's called the Mulsanne Mulliner Driving Specification package.

It doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, but it does have 505 hp.

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OK, so that's two gorgeous luxury machines. Let's get serious for just a moment. Listen up, this is important.

NHTSA has designed a special crash-test dummy that simulates a 10-year-old child. It's used to evaluate safety seats and boosters for kids who weigh more than 65 pounds.

That's significant, and it makes testing more accurate.

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That's the news for today. But we did promise you video of a Viper. This is not the new Viper that will be revealed at the New York auto show but it is a race car. And it's on the 'Ring. Let's have a look.

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A Viper on the 'Ring--that's about as good at it gets. And that's it for Autoweek TV. I'm Greg Migliore. Enjoy the drive.